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abdominal bloating

swollen stomach; also known as distention

absence seizures

stopping activity and staring into space for a few seconds



ankyloglossia (tongue tied)


antibody titers


anxiety disorder

excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities.


abnormal heart rhythm




condition in which the curvature of the cornea

Ativan (lorazepam)

a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders or anxiety associated with depression

atonic seizures

minor seizure characterized by a brief lapse in muscle tone

atypical absence seizures

common chronic neurological disorder

augmentative communication




autistic entercolitis


barium swallowing radiograph (upper GI)

an x-ray examination of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine that uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and an orally ingested contrast material called barium

BIPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure

breathing apparatus that helps people get more air into their lungs; uses air pressure to keep the airways open

bipolar/manic depression



is a lack of vision; may also refer to a loss of vision that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses

body awareness


breathing difficulties


CBC and differential

laboratory blood test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelet levels, hemoglobin and hematocrit

central sleep apnea


chronic bronchitis

one type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease); the inflamed bronchi produce a lot of mucus leading to coughing and difficulty getting air in and out of the lungs

chronic constipation

a condition of infrequent bowel movements (typically fewer than three stools a week) and difficult passage of stools which persists

chronic diarrhea

diarrhea means passing loose, watery stools three or more times a day; chronic diarrhea symptoms may be continual or they may come and go

cleft lip


Cleft palate

a treatable birth defect that occures when the roof of the baby's mouth (palate) does not develop normally during pregnancy, leaving an opening (cleft) in the palate that may go through to the nasal cavity

clonic seizures



a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum; can detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths; used to look for early signs of colorectal cancer and can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding from the anus, and weight loss

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